Seoul (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,090
miles
9,800
kilometers
5,292
nautical miles

🕐 12h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 -17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,090 9,744
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,090 9,744
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,090 9,135
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,090 9,135
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,090 12,180
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,090 9,135
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Seoul and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to SAN route connects Seoul, South Korea with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,090 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Seoul. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6,090 miles (9,800 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to SAN typically take around 12h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,090 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.